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The Palgrave Handbook of Comparative Economics: A Comprehensive Guide to Theoretical and Empirical Approaches

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The Palgrave Handbook of Comparative Economics is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the field of comparative economics. It provides a detailed overview of the theoretical and empirical approaches used to compare economic systems and institutions across countries. The handbook is divided into five parts:

Part 1: Theoretical Foundations of Comparative Economics
Part 2: Empirical Approaches to Comparative Economics
Part 3: Comparative Economic Systems
Part 4: Comparative Economic Development
Part 5: Comparative Economic Policies

Each part of the handbook is written by a team of leading experts in the field. The handbook is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the comparative study of economic systems.

The first part of the handbook provides a theoretical foundation for comparative economics. It discusses the different approaches to comparing economic systems and institutions, as well as the methodological challenges involved in such comparisons. The chapters in this part of the handbook cover a wide range of topics, including:

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The concept of economic systems
The classification of economic systems
The evolution of economic systems
The role of institutions in economic development
The relationship between economic systems and economic performance

The second part of the handbook provides an overview of the empirical approaches used to compare economic systems and institutions. It discusses the different data sources and methods used to measure economic performance, as well as the challenges involved in making cross-country comparisons. The chapters in this part of the handbook cover a wide range of topics, including:

Data sources for comparative economics
Measurement of economic performance
Cross-country comparisons of economic performance
Econometric methods for comparative economics
Case studies in comparative economics

The third part of the handbook provides a comparative analysis of different economic systems. It discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each system, as well as the factors that have contributed to their success or failure. The chapters in this part of the handbook cover a wide range of topics, including:

The capitalist system
The socialist system
The mixed economy
The Islamic economic system
The developmental state system

The fourth part of the handbook provides a comparative analysis of economic development. It discusses the different factors that have contributed to economic growth in different countries, as well as the challenges that developing countries face in achieving sustainable economic development. The chapters in this part of the handbook cover a wide range of topics, including:

The determinants of economic growth
The role of institutions in economic development
The relationship between economic growth and inequality
The environmental impact of economic development
The challenges of economic development in the 21st century

The fifth part of the handbook provides a comparative analysis of economic policies. It discusses the different policies that have been used to promote economic growth and development in different countries, as well as the effectiveness of these policies. The chapters in this part of the handbook cover a wide range of topics, including: